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Venice (Pražské Benátky) q Judita, Čertovka, Mánes and Four Seasons wharfs w www.prazskebenatky.cz C3;C3;C2 and C3
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Prague attractions Prague Zoo (Zoologická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q U Trojského zámku 3, Prague 7 w www.zoopraha.cz Thanks to its prime location Prague Zoo belongs among the loveliest zoos in the world. This beautiful stretch of the outdoors with its animal inhabitants is apt for all generations of visitors. C1
Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q Trojská 196, Prague 7 w www.botanicka.cz The garden offers almost 30 hectares of landscaped areas, including the Fata Morgana tropical greenhouse exhibit, letting you enjoy a trip to the tropics at any time of the year. C1 Aquapalace Prague q Pražská 138, Průhonice – Čestlice w www.aquapalace.cz The biggest entertainment aqua park in Central Europe, where you’ll enjoy memorable moments in this singular sports and leisure complex awash with aquatic attractions.
Mirror labyrinth at Petřín (Zrcadlové bludiště) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz From the outside it looks like a mini castle, inside, instead of secret passages you’ll meet a maze of mirrors. Spontaneous children’s laughter echoes in the Hall of laughter, with its distorting mirrors. C3 Historical Tram Line No. 41 From the Holešovice exhibition grounds or the Střešovice yard, at weekends from April to November, the historical tram sets off on its regular route through the city centre. D2 Experiential tours You don’t have to explore the charm of Prague on foot. What not try a fairytale carriage, a vintage car, an ecotrain or a scenic balloon flight? There are plenty of options. For more information, please visit our Tourist Information and Visitor Centres.
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The Prague Steamboat Company (Pražská paroplavební společnost) q Rašínovo embankment and Čechův bridge wharf w www.paroplavba.cz – also trips to the ZOO (April – September) C3;D2 Evropská vodní doprava – Prague Boats q Čechův bridge wharf, w www.evd.cz D2 Prague Prague
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Vltava River Islands By the waterside you can also enjoy any of Prague’s islands. Kampa q Prague 1 – an island between the main course of the Vltava River and its Čertovka offshoot, one of the most romantic and lovely places in Prague C3
Střelecký Island (Střelecký ostrov) q Prague 1 – a cosy place shaded by ancient trees, captures the atmosphere of old times with uncommon views of Prague C3
Petřín Funicular (Lanová dráha na Petřín) q Újezd, Prague 1 w www.dpp.cz A popular funicular railway running since 1891. It is integrated into the public transport network and takes you to the top of Petřín Hill. C3
The National Museum new building (Nová budova Národního muzea) q Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 Showing: “Noah’s Ark” natural history exposition D3
The House at the Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu) q Týnská 6, Prague 1 Showing: Prague under Charles IV (a burgeoning European Medieval City) D3
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Prague ferryboats Prague ferries are the greatest way to cross between Prague’s right and left banks. From April to October, and normal Public transport (MHD) tickets apply. More information at w www.dpp.cz or w www.ropid.cz.
Slovanský Island (Slovanský ostrov) q Prague 1 – the one island on the Vltava River with a signifi cant park, with its showy neo-Renaissance Žofín palace C3
The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu) q Staroměstské náměstí 13, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
Rental boats and pedalos Popular pedalos or boats are an interesting and romantic alternative way to spend summer leisure time in Prague.
The National Museum (Národní muzeum):
p For other National Museum exhibits, see w www.nm.cz The City of Prague Museum (Muzeum hlavního města Prahy) q Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8 w www.muzeumprahy.cz Showing: The Langweil model of Prague, the history of Prague from prehistory to the Middle Ages and the present day D2
Museum Kampa q U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 w www.museumkampa.cz Showing: A collection of Central European modern art and artworks by pioneering abstract painter František Kupka, and Czech Cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund. C3 Jewish Museum in Prague (Židovské muzeum v Praze) q Maiselova 15, Prague 1 w www.jewishmuseum.cz One of the oldest and continuously run Jewish museums in the world, documenting the history, traditions and customs of the Jewish population in the Czech lands. Also under the Museum’s care are: The Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý židovský hřbitov), Spanish synagogue (Španělská synagoga), Pinkas synagogue (Pinkasova synagoga), Ceremonial Hall (Obřadní síň), Maisel synagogue (Maiselova synagoga), Klausen synagogue (Klausová synagoga), and the Robert Guttmann Gallery. D2
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Bílek Villa q Mickiewiczova 1, Prague 6 Showing: The Studio of František Bílek, Czech symbolist sculptor and graphic artist C2
House of Photography (Dům fotografie) q Revoluční 5, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D2 p More information at w www.ghmp.cz
The Strahov picture gallery (Strahovská obrazárna) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz Showing: A collection of Czech and European art from Gothic to romanticism B3 DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art q Poupětova 1, Prague 7 w www.dox.cz Presenting contemporary art, architecture and design E1
Vltava, and life on the river Prague’s Riverbanks (Náplavky) w www.prazskenaplavky.cz Prague’s riverbanks are some of its favourite promenades, and during the summer they become the centres of Prague’s cultural life and leisure-time activities.
Sightseeing cruises River Cruises offer an unforgettable view of the historic centre of Prague and many novel experiences.
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Lapidary (Lapidárium) q Výstaviště 422, Prague 7 Showing: The monuments of stone carving in Bohemia, 11–19th centuries D1
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The Prague City Gallery (Galerie hlavního města Prahy):
Troja Chateau (Trojský zámek) q U Trojského zámku 4/1, Prague 7 Showing: The architecture and decor of Chateau Troja C1
Municipal Library (2nd floor) q Mariánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
Picture Gallery of Prague Castle (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle – II. nádvoří, Prague 1 w www.kulturanahrade.cz Showing: Paintings from the Castle collections C2
Rieger’s park (Riegrovy sady) q Prague 2 – Vinohrady This park, over a hundred years old, has many half-hid nooks, wooded glades, open leas and uncommon vistas of Prague. E3/D3 Vyšehrad park (Vyšehradské sady) q Prague 2 – Vyšehrad A magical place of myths and legends, with romantic hideaways and beautiful vistas of the Vltava River. D4
Letná park (Letenské sady) q Prague 7 – Holešovice An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature trees and a varied mix of tree species and a long plane-tree avenue, providing a nice place to sit and great city views. D2/C2
The National Museum historical building (Historická budova Národního muzea) q Václavské náměstí 68, Prague 1 Closed for refurbishment until 28 Oct 2018 D3
Czech Museum of Music (České muzeum hudby) q Karmelitská 2/4, Prague 1 Showing: Man – Instrument – Music (400 historical musical instruments, incl. the pianoforte played by W. A. Mozart) C3
Prague ferry steamers (Parníky Praha) q Dvořákovo embankment, Na Františku w www.parniky-praha.eu D2
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Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Klášter sv. Anežky České) q U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1 Showing: Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550 D2
Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The Baroque in Bohemia (till August 2018) C3
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Petřín park (Petřínské sady) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague. Atop stands Petřín lookout tower, which offers an enchanting view of the whole city. C3/B3
Franciscan garden (Františkánská zahrada) q Jungmannovo náměstí, Prague 1 The cosy green nook in the heart of the city invites you to stop and take a breath when walking around Prague. The local herbaceous beds are a treat. D3
Royal Park (Královská obora) – Stromovka q Prague 7 – Bubeneč The sprawling park covers an area of 95 ha in close proximity to Holešovice Exhibition grounds. It is the ideal place for romantic walks, picnics, sport and leisure. D1,D2/C1,C2
Rental boats and pedalos Popular pedalos or boats are an interesting and romantic alternative way to spend summer leisure time in Prague. Sightseeing cruises River Cruises offer an unforgettable view of the historic centre of Prague and many novel experiences.
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The National Gallery in Prague (Národní galerie v Praze):
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2
Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 15, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall C2
Salm Palace (Salmovský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The TBA21 Contemporary Arts Centre (from 6 Jun 2018) C3 Kinský Palace (Palác Kinských) q Staroměstské nám. 12, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada) q Karmelitská 25, Prague 1 w www.vrtbovska.cz One of the most important and finest Baroque gardens, though compact, architecturally original on its awkward slope, with sculptural artistic merit that makes it a garden of European importance. C3 Vojanovy sady gardens q U Lužického semináře 17, Prague 1 A little mysterious and unjustly overlooked. The pensiveness of Vojanovy sady has lingered since the Middle Ages, when it was a monastery garden. C3
Powder Tower (Prašná brána) q Na Příkopě, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz A landmark of late Gothic Prague, the start of the so-called Royal route to Prague Castle. It used to be a gunpowder warehouse. D3
Modern architecture
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně) q náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Prague 3 w www.srdcepane.cz The prime 20th century Czech sacral building by the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The distinctive and monumental edifice is inspired by ancient Christian designs. E3 House at the Black Madonna (Dům U Černé Matky Boží) q Ovocný trh 19, Prague 1 w www.upm.cz The pinnacle of Czech Cubist architecture, exceptional for its façade and Cubist layout design, which goes right into the interior. Also houses a permanent exhibition of Czech Cubism. D3
Müller’s villa (Müllerova vila) q Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, Prague 6 w www.muzeumprahy.cz The villa is a world masterpiece of architectural avant-garde. The outside seems curtly functionalist, the internal layout being more remarkable, ‘flowing’ one into another. B2 The Dancing House (Tančící dům) q Jiráskovo náměstí 6, Prague 2 w www.tancici-dum.cz This exceptional building is a pillar of modern Prague architecture; Inspired by the dancing skill of that famous movie couple – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. C3
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 w www.ngprague.cz Once the largest building of its kind in the world, the first functionalist building in Prague, impressively sized at 140 x 75 m. Today it holds the National Gallery’s modern art collections. D2 Žižkov TV tower (Žižkovská televizní věž) q Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 w www.towerpark.cz Without a doubt towering over Prague at 216 m, the tallest building in the city. Climbing the tower’s exterior are 10 giant baby statues by David Černý. E3
House of Photography (Dům fotografie) q Revoluční 5, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D2
Picture Gallery of Prague Castle (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle – II. nádvoří, Prague 1 w www.kulturanahrade.cz Showing: Paintings from the Castle collections C2
Prague Venice (Pražské Benátky) q Judita, Čertovka, Mánes and Four Seasons wharfs w www.prazskebenatky.cz C3;C3;C2 and C3
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Prague’s Parks and Gardens Prague Castle Gardens (Zahrady Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle, Prague 1 w www.hrad.cz Historically most notable is the Royal Garden from 1534, with its singing fountain, which belongs among the finest Renaissance water fountains in Europe. From the Southern gardens, stretching beneath the Castle frontage, you get breathtaking views over Prague’s historical centre. C2 The Palace Gardens under Prague Castle (Palácové zahrady pod Pražským hradem) q Valdštejnská 12 – 14, Prague 1 w www.palacove-zahrady.cz On the southern slopes below Prague Castle is a showpiece complex of interrelated historical gardens with rich architectural decor, lookout terraces and pavilions set among the vegetation to charming effect. C2 Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) q Letenská st., Prague 1 A geometrically set out early Baroque garden with monumental sala terrena and artificial grotto with a distinctive atmosphere. Free ranging peacocks accompany your walk. C2
The Church of Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.tyn.cz One of the most impressive Gothic sacral buildings in Prague with an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works, e.g. fine altarpieces by Karel Škréta and the tomb of astronomer Tycho Brahe. D3 Municipal House (Obecní dům) q náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 w www.obecnidum.cz Early 20th century Prague Art Nouveau at its best, the work of major artists of the period headed by none less than the renowned painter Alfons Mucha. The Smetana Concert Hall dominates the stunning interior. D3
Vyšehrad – V Pevnosti, Prague 2 w www.praha-vysehrad.cz According to ancient legend the oldest seat of Czech princes, in fact the fortress dates back to the 10th century. Its parks encompass architectural treasures like the Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic church of Sts Peter and Paul, the National Cemetery and other places of note. D4
Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz One of Prague’s unmissable landmarks, built in 1891 as a loose copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on a 1:5 scale. C3
Old Town Hall and Horologe (Staroměstská radnice s orlojem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.prague.eu/oldtownhall The Old Town Hall dates from 1338, presiding over the Old Town. The oldest Gothic part of the complex is the tower and the oriel chapel, as well as the medieval horologe, where every hour between 9:00–23:00 the 12 Apostles are to be seen. D3 The Church of Our Lady Victorious – ‘Child of Prague’ (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné – Pražské Jezulátko) q Karmelitská 9, Prague 1 w www.pragjesu.cz An early Baroque church renowned for its Infant Jesus statue from Spain, donated to the Carmelites by Polyxena of Lobkowitz (1628). C3
Loreta q Loretánské náměstí 7, Prague 1 w www.loreta.cz A Marian pilgrimage place with replica Holy House, and the Baroque Church of the Nativity. The so-called Loreto treasure is a set of missal objects, the most famous being the Diamond monstrance. B3/2
Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 15, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall C2
Salm Palace (Salmovský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The TBA21 Contemporary Arts Centre (from 6 Jun 2018) C3 Kinský Palace (Palác Kinských) q Staroměstské nám. 12, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
Troja Chateau (Trojský zámek) q U Trojského zámku 4/1, Prague 7 Showing: The architecture and decor of Chateau Troja C1 Bílek Villa q Mickiewiczova 1, Prague 6 Showing: The Studio of František Bílek, Czech symbolist sculptor and graphic artist C2
The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu) q Staroměstské náměstí 13, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 Municipal Library (2nd floor) q Mariánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
The Prague Steamboat Company (Pražská paroplavební společnost) q Rašínovo embankment and Čechův bridge wharf w www.paroplavba.cz – also trips to the ZOO (April – September) C3;D2 Evropská vodní doprava – Prague Boats q Čechův bridge wharf, w www.evd.cz D2
Jazzboat q Čechův bridge wharf w www.jazzboat.cz – an exceptional floating jazz club D2
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Top Prague Sights
Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) q Prague 1 – Hradčany w www.hrad.cz The Prague Castle panorama is one of the most impressive anywhere. One of the largest castle complexes in the world, with historical palaces, church buildings, extensive gardens and picturesque vistas. Prague Castle has for over a thousand years symbolized Czech statehood. Most notable is the Gothic Cathedral of Sts Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert (1344). C2
Charles Bridge (Karlův most) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town, Old Town The oldest and most renowned Prague bridge was built in 1357 by Charles IV. At both ends stand fortified bridge towers – The twin Lesser Town towers and the Old Town tower, which is one of the finest gate towers of Gothic Europe. C3 St Nicholas Church (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) q Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.stnicholas.cz A prime example of Prague Baroque, with distinctive dome and bell tower. The Church is a key part of the panorama, not just the left bank of the Vltava River. While staying in Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ here. C3
Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz The Premonstratensian monastery dates from 1140. Its grounds include the heritage Strahov library and Strahov picture gallery, with remarkable collections of Central European Gothic, Rudolfine, Baroque and Rococo works of art. B3
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2 Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Klášter sv. Anežky České) q U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1 Showing: Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550 D2
Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The Baroque in Bohemia (till August 2018) C3
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The Prague City Gallery (Galerie hlavního města Prahy):
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The Strahov picture gallery (Strahovská obrazárna) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz Showing: A collection of Czech and European art from Gothic to romanticism B3 DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art q Poupětova 1, Prague 7 w www.dox.cz Presenting contemporary art, architecture and design E1
Vltava, and life on the river
Prague’s Riverbanks (Náplavky) w www.prazskenaplavky.cz Prague’s riverbanks are some of its favourite promenades, and during the summer they become the centres of Prague’s cultural life and leisure-time activities.
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Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) q Letenská st., Prague 1 A geometrically set out early Baroque garden with monumental sala terrena and artificial grotto with a distinctive atmosphere. Free ranging peacocks accompany your walk. C2
Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada) q Karmelitská 25, Prague 1 w www.vrtbovska.cz One of the most important and finest Baroque gardens, though compact, architecturally original on its awkward slope, with sculptural artistic merit that makes it a garden of European importance. C3 Vojanovy sady gardens q U Lužického semináře 17, Prague 1 A little mysterious and unjustly overlooked. The pensiveness of Vojanovy sady has lingered since the Middle Ages, when it was a monastery garden. C3
Franciscan garden (Františkánská zahrada) q Jungmannovo náměstí, Prague 1 The cosy green nook in the heart of the city invites you to stop and take a breath when walking around Prague. The local herbaceous beds are a treat. D3 Rieger’s park (Riegrovy sady) q Prague 2 – Vinohrady This park, over a hundred years old, has many half-hid nooks, wooded glades, open leas and uncommon vistas of Prague. E3/D3 Vyšehrad park (Vyšehradské sady) q Prague 2 – Vyšehrad A magical place of myths and legends, with romantic hideaways and beautiful vistas of the Vltava River. D4
Royal Park (Královská obora) – Stromovka q Prague 7 – Bubeneč The sprawling park covers an area of 95 ha in close proximity to Holešovice Exhibition grounds. It is the ideal place for romantic walks, picnics, spor
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Public holidays in the Czech Republic 1 Jan – New Year’s Day, Czech State Day Good Friday and Easter Monday (moveable feast) 1 May – Labour Day 8 May – Victory Day 5 July – Day of the Slavic missionaries Cyril & Methodius 6 July – Master John Hus Immolation Day 28 Sept – Czech Statehood Day 28 Oct – Czechoslovak State Inception Day 17 Nov – Freedom and Democracy Day 24 Dec – Christmas Eve 25 Dec – Christmas Day 26 Dec – St Stephen’s Day
The National Gallery in Prague (Národní galerie v Praze):
The Palace Gardens under Prague Castle (Palácové zahrady pod Pražským hradem) q Valdštejnská 12 – 14, Prague 1 w www.palacove-zahrady.cz On the southern slopes below Prague Castle is a showpiece complex of interrelated historical gardens with rich architectural decor, lookout terraces and pavilions set among the vegetation to charming effect. C2
Petřín park (Petřínské sady) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague. Atop stands Petřín lookout tower, which offers an enchanting view of the whole city. C3/B3
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Public toilets – in all Metro stations, usual opening hours: Mon–Fri 6:00–21:00, Sat–Sun 8:00–20:00, longer at central and connecting stations.
Prague’s Parks and Gardens
Prague Castle Gardens (Zahrady Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle, Prague 1 w www.hrad.cz Historically most notable is the Royal Garden from 1534, with its singing fountain, which belongs among the finest Renaissance water fountains in Europe. From the Southern gardens, stretching beneath the Castle frontage, you get breathtaking views over Prague’s historical centre. C2
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Main Post Office q Jindřišská 14, Prague 1 z +420 954 211 000 w www.ceskaposta.cz daily 2:00–24:00 D3
The Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) q Červená st., Prague 1 w www.kehilaprag.cz Among the oldest and most valuable European and World Jewish monuments, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The early Gothic, late 13th century building is still the temple for Prague’s Jewish community. D2
The Church of Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.tyn.cz One of the most impressive Gothic sacral buildings in Prague with an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works, e.g. fine altarpieces by Karel Škréta and the tomb of astronomer Tycho Brahe. D3
Municipal House (Obecní dům) q náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 w www.obecnidum.cz Early 20th century Prague Art Nouveau at its best, the work of major artists of the period headed by none less than the renowned painter Alfons Mucha. The Smetana Concert Hall dominates the stunning interior. D3 Powder Tower (Prašná brána) q Na Příkopě, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz A landmark of late Gothic Prague, the start of the so-called Royal route to Prague Castle. It used to be a gunpowder warehouse. D3
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Public transport w www.dpp.cz z +420 296 19 18 17 Tourist passes for 24 (t CZK 110) or 72 hours (t CZK 310) Municipal Health centre Prague (Městská poliklinika Praha) q Spálená 12, Prague 1 z +420 222 924 295 D3 24 hour Pharmacy q Palackého 5, Prague 1 z +420 224 946 982 D3 Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); 1 euro = approx. 26 CZK coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 CZK banknotes: 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 CZK p Most shops, restaurants, hotels and other services accept major international payment cards. Cash available via a dense network of ATMs.
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Müller’s villa (Müllerova vila) q Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, Prague 6 w www.muzeumprahy.cz The villa is a world masterpiece of architectural avant-garde. The outside seems curtly functionalist, the internal layout being more remarkable, ‘flowing’ one into another. B2 The Dancing House (Tančící dům) q Jiráskovo náměstí 6, Prague 2 w www.tancici-dum.cz This exceptional building is a pillar of modern Prague architecture; Inspired by the dancing skill of that famous movie couple – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. C3
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 w www.ngprague.cz Once the largest building of its kind in the world, the first functionalist building in Prague, impressively sized at 140 x 75 m. Today it holds the National Gallery’s modern art collections. D2
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Clementinum q Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1 w www.klementinum.com An extensive complex, originally a Jesuit College. The guided tour includes the Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library Hall. The Mirrored Chapel distinctively beset with mirrors is used as a concert hall. C3 The Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) q Červená st., Prague 1 w www.kehilaprag.cz Among the oldest and most valuable European and World Jewish monuments, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The early Gothic, late 13th century building is still the temple for Prague’s Jewish community. D2
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Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně) q náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Prague 3 w www.srdcepane.cz The prime 20th century Czech sacral building by the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The distinctive and monumental edifice is inspired by ancient Christian designs. E3
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House at the Black Madonna (Dům U Černé Matky Boží) q Ovocný trh 19, Prague 1 w www.upm.cz The pinnacle of Czech Cubist architecture, exceptional for its façade and Cubist layout design, which goes right into the interior. Also houses a permanent exhibition of Czech Cubism. D3
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Vyšehrad – V Pevnosti, Prague 2 w www.praha-vysehrad.cz According to ancient legend the oldest seat of Czech princes, in fact the fortress dates back to the 10th century. Its parks encompass architectural treasures like the Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic church of Sts Peter and Paul, the National Cemetery and other places of note. D4
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Clementinum q Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1 w www.klementinum.com An extensive complex, originally a Jesuit College. The guided tour includes the Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library Hall. The Mirrored Chapel distinctively beset with mirrors is used as a concert hall. C3
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Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz One of Prague’s unmissable landmarks, built in 1891 as a loose copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on a 1:5 scale. C3
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Area: 496 km2 Population: 1,290,000 Geographical location: 50° 05‘ 19‘‘ North, 14° 25‘ 17‘‘ East, 235 m above sea level (avg.) Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1) – CET daylight saving time +1 (GMT +2) Climate: Central European, temperate with 4 seasons Vltava River flows through the city for 31 km, widest point 330 m Historical centre: Prague Castle (Hradčany), Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Old Town (Staré Město), New Town (Nové Město) and Vyšehrad
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St Nicholas Church (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) q Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.stnicholas.cz A prime example of Prague Baroque, with distinctive dome and bell tower. The Church is a key part of the panorama, not just the left bank of the Vltava River. While staying in Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ here. C3
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Old Town Hall and Horologe (Staroměstská radnice s orlojem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.prague.eu/oldtownhall The Old Town Hall dates from 1338, presiding over the Old Town. The oldest Gothic part of the complex is the tower and the oriel chapel, as well as the medieval horologe, where every hour between 9:00–23:00 the 12 Apostles are to be seen. D3
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The Church of Our Lady Victorious – ‘Child of Prague’ (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné – Pražské Jezulátko) q Karmelitská 9, Prague 1 w www.pragjesu.cz An early Baroque church renowned for its Infant Jesus statue from Spain, donated to the Carmelites by Polyxena of Lobkowitz (1628). C3
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Around the mid-19 th century, the Baroque gardens were reconceived in Neoclassical style. At that time, Empire-style outbuildings were built on the area that separates the lower and middle terraces. With its beauty and elegance, the Vrtba Garden is the perfect venue for various social and cultural activities, from weddings and garden parties to press conferences and professional seminars. And if you’d like to get a very atypical view of Prague Castle and the Lesser Town, head up to the garden’s highest terrace. Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada) q Karmelitská 25, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w vrtbovska.cz r open daily 10:00-18:00 This terraced garden is a perfect example of the aesthetics of outdoor space. One of the most famous and beautiful Baroque garden projects, it originated around 1720. Size-wise, it’s one of the smaller gardens, but the originality of its architectural design, integrated into the irregular surface of the hillside, and its artistic and historical value, however, rank it among the best in Europe. W
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Where to Go to Keep Children From Getting Bored in Prague Green Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) q Prague 1 – Hradčany w www.hrad.cz The Prague Castle panorama is one of the most impressive anywhere. One of the largest castle complexes in the world, with historical palaces, church buildings, extensive gardens and picturesque vistas. Prague Castle has for over a thousand years symbolized Czech statehood. Most notable is the Gothic Cathedral of Sts Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert (1344). C2
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Vojan Gardens (Vojanovy sady) q U Lužického semináře 17, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w prague.eu r open daily 8:00-19:00 Hidden behind the whitewashed walls lining the entire length of the cobbled street is a surprisingly large and delightfully meandering garden. Its topography dates back to the Middle Ages when the open space belonged to the Bishop’s Court; some historians consider it the oldest of Prague’s gardens. It consists of an English park, an orchard, and a monastery garden with an elevated terrace and balustrade; there is also a pergola and a central fountain. Its distinct features include three Baroque chapels and a wall sundial with rare frescoes from the 17th century, but visitors to the garden are attracted more to its unhurried, almost dreamlike atmosphere, created by the age-old fruit trees, flowering magnolias, and buzzing bees flying from carved hives.
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Charles Bridge (Karlův most) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town, Old Town The oldest and most renowned Prague bridge was built in 1357 by Charles IV. At both ends stand fortified bridge towers – The twin Lesser Town towers and the Old Town tower, which is one of the finest gate towers of Gothic Europe. C3
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Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz The Premonstratensian monastery dates from 1140. Its grounds include the heritage Strahov library and Strahov picture gallery, with remarkable collections of Central European Gothic, Rudolfine, Baroque and Rococo works of art. B3
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Loreta q Loretánské náměstí 7, Prague 1 w www.loreta.cz A Marian pilgrimage place with replica Holy House, and the Baroque Church of the Nativity. The so-called Loreto treasure is a set of missal objects, the most famous being the Diamond monstrance. B3/2
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a stone’s throw from Hanspaulka and Baba. With a visually appealing landscape of rocky cliffs, plateaus, groves, meadows, and pastures, it’s a popular sports and relaxation destination for tourists and locals alike. If you prefer a more park-like environment, check out the charm of the Royal Game Reserve – or Stromovka – at the opposite end of Dejvice. Recently revitalised, the largest park in Prague is a beautiful green oasis amid the noisy metropolis.
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How to Get There Café Místo q Bubenečská 12 w mistoprovas.cz Few cafés in Prague offer such complete service as Místo – premium coffee, a spacious interior, and cooked breakfasts and weekend brunches as well as dinner. In addition to espresso and filter coffee, there’s a permanent menu featuring innovative seasonal cocktails. At Místo, you can also stop by for just a glass of wine or a beer. dishes, fresh juices, smoothies, and raw desserts – in short, foods that have positive effects on health. Prašád is an ideal haven, a place to recharge your energy, release stress, or just sit and enjoy the pleasant environment. JUG. PARTYZ
Kulaťák Restaurant q Vítězné náměstí square12 w kulatak.cz The tenth Pilsner Urquell Original Restaurant in Prague and the only branch in Dejvice. The extensive menu offers traditional Czech meals, snacks, and beer, as well as a selection of modern
Dejvická Sokolovna q Dejvická 2 w sokolovna.cz Newly renovated, this traditional and popular Czech restaurant is authentic and unpretentious. The menu features classic Czech cuisine and offers two types of high-quality tank beer. ŠÁRECKÁ
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Once you’ve had your fill of architectural gems, head to one of the city’s most beautiful natural sites – the Šárka Valley, just As mentioned in the introduction, the character of Dejvice has also been significantly shaped by two unique areas built during the interwar period on the northwest edge of the emerging district. Hanspaulka and Baba are living textbooks of modern architecture, showcasing Functionalist villa in all its forms. A stroll through the neighbourhood streets will whisk you away into the posh times of the First Republic (1918-1938) and the lifestyles of Prague’s elite. Dejvice can truly boast a perfect cross-section of the architecture of the last hundred years.
Café Záhorský q Eliášova 1 w cafezahorsky.cz Busy café, bistro, and bakery in Dejvice, a favourite of locals and students from the local universities. It’s known for its homemade cakes, served by their baker. The large sliding windows with seating on the parapets is a delightful interior element that visitors will appreciate especially in summer when you can watch the bustle in adjacent Dejvická Street.
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U Cedru Restaurant q Národní obrany 27 w ucedru.cz One of the first Lebanese restaurants in Prague, open to all who love fresh Mediterranean cuisine. At this cosy and clean family business you can enjoy exotic dishes both indoors and in the small but pleasant garden during the summer. They have a wide selection of mezze and steaks, as well as other meat and fish dishes. dishes. In the rear, there is a winter garden, an inviting space with a glass wall and ceiling. From the winter garden, there‘s a small courtyard with a playground and a climbing wall.
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Nikola Tesla Monument q Nikoly Tesly St., Prague 6 – Dejvice w prague.eu The post-modern bronze monument is a tribute to this genius scientist, physicist, and inventor who studied in Prague for one semester. The statue portrays an electrical discharge, and its author is sculptor Stefan Milkov.
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Church of St Matthew q U Matěje, Prague 6 – Dejvice w matejstranti.com This late Baroque sacred monument valuable for its architectural value and the artistic quality of its interior furnishings is a significant landscape dominant. From the church, there is a beautiful view of the Šárka valley. EVROPSKÁ
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Vlasta Burian Villa q Kadeřávkovská 13, Prague 6 – Dejvice The opulent villa belonged to the king of Czech comedy and megastar actor from 1937 until the 1950s, when the government confiscated it. The property has a large garden with a tennis court, a swimming pool, a gym, and a shooting range. Today the property is privately owned and not open to the public. There’s a memorial plaque dedicated to the famous actor on the outer wall of the house.
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Hus Congregational House (Husův sbor) q Wuchterlova 535/5, Prague 6 – Dejvice w dejvickysbor-ccsh.cz This unusual monument, built in the 1920s, is a ten-storey high building with a tower and ornate façade set into a row of apartment buildings. What’s interesting is that the church itself is located in the inner courtyard. A water cascade with three bronze statues of horses enhances the square in front of the building.
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Dejvice is a residential neighbourhood just outside the city centre. Its direct contact with natural areas, such as Stromovka Park and the Šárka valley, enhances its attractiveness. Although Dejvice lies within sight of the touristthronged Prague Castle, it manages to maintain an authentic face, created during the interwar period by the monumental buildings around Vítězné (Victory) Square and two enclaves of luxurious pre-war villas – Hanspaulka and Baba.
Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) q Letenská, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w senat.cz r open Mon-Fri from 7:30 to 19:00 and Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00 One of the “greenest” projects of the early Czech Baroque came into existence concurrently with the construction of the Wallenstein Palace (16231629). The garden, based on classical traditions, is the second largest complex of its kind in the city centre – only the Prague Castle Gardens are larger. At first glance, visitors are drawn to the magnificent building with a monumental three-arched arcade – the sala terrena. Motifs from Greek and Roman mythology were the inspiration for the decor; there is also an artificial cave with stalactites and a fountain. A pond dominates the opposite, eastern, side of the garden with an artificial island and a statue of Hercules. Especially impressive copies of sculptures by Dutch sculptor Adrian de Vries enhance geometrically precise greenery, as do three interesting fountains. Free-ranging peacocks, ideal subjects for the Instagram accounts of foreign and domestic tourists, complement the garden’s sublime atmosphere. Concerts are often held here in the summer months.
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Palace Gardens Below Prague Castle q Valdštejnská 14, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w palacove-zahrady.cz r open daily 10:00-19:00 a the Ledebour and Small Palffy Gardens are closed for the 2019/2020 season Five interconnected terraced gardens (Ledebour, Small and Great Pálffy, Kolowrat, and Small Fürstenberg Gardens) form a unique complex of natural architecture on the southern slope of Hradčany Hill. The cascade formation with adjoining palaces and pavilions is dotted with small pieces of garden architecture that have been added over time from the late 17th century to the present. When walking through the Palace Gardens, you will literally weave between a myriad of fountains, gazebos, loggias, glorietas, balustraded terraces, and pergolas and get lost in the maze of hidden corners, passages, and staircases. The powerfully evocative atmosphere here is further enhanced by one of the most beautiful views of the city, especially of the Lesser Town. The gardens can be reached from Valdštejnská Street through the Kolowrat courtyard.
Few people walking through the historical centre of Prague realise how many surprisingly large green areas are hiding behind the imposing walls of the seemingly small Lesser Town. The gardens here are perfectly incorporated into unique architectural backdrops while fundamentally enhancing the overall atmosphere of the “town under the Castle”. They’re ideal relaxation zones within sight of the busiest tourist routes. Here are four of the most noteworthy:
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g June 28-30 q PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Beranových 667, Prague 9 – Letňany w facebook.com/pdceurope The Czech Republic will host the first European competition of professional dart players (PDC). World darts star Michael van Gerwen, the current world champion Rob Cross, and Peter Wright will make appearances in Prague.
g June 19 q Hradčanské náměstí square, Prague 1 – Hradčany w ceskafilharmonie.cz One of the leading Czech orchestra’s biggest events. In the stunning historical setting of Hradčany Square, hear famous movie songs from films such as Star Wars, Schindler‘s List, and Harry Potter. Free entry.
Ford Challenge Prague
Prague Symphony Orchestra – Season Finale
g July 27 q Prague – various venues w challenge-prague.com A unique experience – a prestigious triathlon race in the historic centre of the capital, with thousands of enthusiastic fans along the route. The start and swim finish are on Střelecký (Shooter’s) Island; the overall finish line is on Vítězná Street.
g June 19 & 20 q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w fok.cz Turkish piano virtuoso Fazil Say demonstrates his brilliant art with the support of the Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK under the baton of principal conductor Pietari Inkinen.
ICF World Ranking Race
g June 26, 27 & 28 q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w ceskafilharmonie.cz For the Czech Philharmonic’s season finale, star conductor Franz Welser-Möst, chief conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra, will make an appearance. In his debut with the orchestra, they will perform works by Franz Schubert and Richard Strauss.
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g ends Sept. 16 q Prague Castle – Riding School, U Prašného mostu 3, Prague 1 – Hradčany w kulturanahrade.cz A retrospective exhibition of Slovenian Impressionism and other artistic movements that shaped the Slovenian cultural milieu from 1870 to 1930. Representatives of modernism, including painters Rihard Jakopič, Matej Sternen, Matija Jama, Ivan Grohar and photographer Avgust Berthold, were creators of local expression at the beginning of the 20 th century, bringing together Art Nouveau and Symbolist elements of European Impressionism.
Bohemia Jazz Fest g July 8 & 9 q Old Town Square, Prague 1 – Old Town w bohemiajazzfest.cz One of the largest and most respected jazz festivals in Europe. Its goal is to introduce and promote world-class jazz in the Czech Republic. Free entry.
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Metronome Festival Prague g June 21 & 22 q Prague Exhibition Grounds, Prague 7 – Holešovice w metronomefestival.cz Large multi-genre festival aimed at all ages and genres of listeners – the selection of artists focuses on the latest in contemporary music as well as the best of the past. No less important are the project’s technical aspects – high-quality sound, a light show, and comfortable facilities. This year you can look forward to performances by cult band Morcheeba, electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, Scotland’s Primal Scream, and former member of Oasis Liam Gallagher. The legendary Pražský výběr as well as Ohm Square will represent the Czech music scene.
Exhibitions
Jaroslav Róna: Drawings from Elsewhere... g ends Oct. 6 q Jewish Museum in Prague – Robert Guttmann Gallery, U Staré školy 3, Prague 1 – Josefov w jewishmuseum.cz An exhibition of drawings by artist Jaroslav Rona from the years 2012-2018 that offers the opportunity to delve deeper into the world and imagination of this prominent Czech artist. He created many of them while travelling on the Mediterranean islands of Malta, Crete, Rhodes, and Corfu, in old Venice, Milan, and Amsterdam, and in Vienna and Budapest.
French Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Ordrupgaard Collections g June 28-Oct. 20. q National Gallery Prague – Kinsky Palace, Old Town Square 12, Prague 1– Old Town w ngprague.cz Works teeming with light and colour will be presented in a unique collection of French art from the Danish Ordrupgaard Museum. The primary focus is on Impressionists such as Claude Monet, Edgard Degas, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Camille Pissarro, but overlaps into other artistic tendencies will also be on display.
Josef Šíma: The Road to Le Grande Jeu
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g ends July 28 q National Gallery Prague – Wallenstein Riding School / Valdštejnská 3, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w ngprague.cz The exhibition presents the early work of Josef Šíma, a significant figure in modern European painting. This marks the first time his work has been exhibited in the Czech Republic, along with paintings by other artists of the legendary art group Le Grand Jeu, sourced mainly from French museums, galleries, and private collections.
g ends Aug. 30 q Kooperativa Gallery, Pobřežní 21, Prague 8 – Karlín w koop.cz Throughout its 120 years of existence, the Association of Fine Artists successfully united hundreds of excellent artists in unique creative acts. The exhibition provides a condensed view of this artistic union, presenting its leading figures, such as Antonín Slavíček, Jan Štursa, Emil Filla, Toyen, and Otto Gutfreund, in around 150 works of art.
The Celts
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Prague of Charles IV – A Medieval City
g May 24-Sept. 15 q National Gallery Prague – Šternberg Palace, Hradčanské náměstí square 15, Prague 1 – Hradčany w ngprague.cz The subject of the neighbourly relations between Bohemia and Saxony is addressed in an extensive show of exceptional works of art that emphasise the dynamic relationship between the two regions, depicting the close ties between their residents, their mutual conflicts and subsequent reconciliations. The project is a collaboration between the Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz and the National Gallery Prague.
g permanent exhibit | The City of Prague Museum – House at the Golden Ring, Týnská 6, Prague 1 – Old Town w muzeumprahy.cz This second part of the exhibition follows on from the initial successful exhibition: ‘A Grandiose Building Site in Europe’. The emphasis is laid on bringing us closer to the life of medieval citizenry, to the intimacy of private life in a medieval house. Contributing to the exhibition’s appeal are a variety of models (physical and virtual), computer visualization, and ever-popular videomapping.
g ends Aug. 11 q Galerie Rudolfinum / Alšovo nábřeží embankment 12, Prague 1 – Old Town w galerierudolfinum.cz The exhibition exposes new possibilities and unique approaches to the spatial depiction of a figure in contemporary art in the works of 17 international artists. The result is a confrontation of classical aesthetic values and modernistic forms with the very contemporary issues of identity representation, social issues of specific groups, cultural values and symbols. Free entry.
g ends Oct. 31 q National Museum – New Building, Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 – New Town w nm.cz Learn about both the spiritual and the everyday lives of Celtic tribes, as well as about the vibrant and ever-changing world of the Iron Age in central Europe and its advanced La Tène culture. Explore many unique objects, long-unexhibited originals, and novel audiovisual presentations.
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Gershwin & Arturo Sandoval
g Aug. 1-Sept. 19 q Basilica of St James, Malá Štupartská 635/6, Prague 1 – Old Town w audieteorganum.cz Solo organ recitals by leading international and Czech artists. Musicians from France, Spain, Japan, and the United States will play on the famous St. James organ.
Sports AXA Prague Mayor´s Eight – Rowing Races g June 8 & 9 q Vltava River w primatorky.cz Popular rowing races – one of the most prestigious sporting events in the Czech Republic with more than a century of tradition.
g July 10-14 q Kampa, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w francouzskytrh.cz Kampa will be once again transformed into a vibrant French Quarter offering food lovers an extraordinary gourmet and cultural experience. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of French cuisine and fine wines.
Čajomír Tea Festival
Festivals Prague Fringe Festival 2019 g May 24-June 1 q Prague – various venues w praguefringe.com A mix of theatre, music and entertainment. Players from around the world will convene to present their art in Prague’s small theatres. The festival offers viewers the opportunity to get acquainted with English spoken theatre in the historic heart of the capital.
g June 19 q Sinobo Stadium (Eden Arena), U Slavie 2a, Prague 10 – Vršovice w livenation.cz The Czech metropolis welcomes two iconic rock legends in one place as part of their farewell tours. It’s probably one of the last opportunities to see both of these ageless cult bands live.
Phil Collins
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PKF – Prague Philharmonia: Mozart. Debussy. Fauré g June 12 q Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží embankment 79/12, Prague 1 – Old Town w pkf.cz Soprano Kateřina Kněžíková, bass-baritone Adam Plachetka, the Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno, and conductor Emmanuel Villaume are the primary protagonists in the closing concert of the 25th season of the PKF - Prague Philharmonia.
g June 25 q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 1, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz One of Britain’s most important musicians will make a stop in Prague as part of his STILL NOT DEAD YET LIVE! European concert tour.
g June 26 q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 1, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz British guitarist, singer and songwriter Mark Knopfler, also known as a member of the band Dire Straits, will make a stop in Prague in June. At the end of 2018, he released his 9th solo album Down The Road Wherever, which he’s taking out on the road this year.
Open-Air Festival ARENA
Ed Sheeran
g June 22 q Racecourse Prague – Velká Chuchle, Radotínská 69, Prague 5 – Velká Chuchle w velka-chuchle.cz The top event in the Czech horse racing calendar and one of the biggest purses in the Central European region. A total of eight races will be run, five of which are in the highest performance category.
Behind the Door – Prague Street Theatre Festival
Men’s Softball World Championships
Prague Folklore Days
g July 15-18 q Prague Exhibition Grounds, Prague 7 – Holešovice w zadvermi.cz Street theatre brings the city to life. The most original domestic and foreign ensembles will perform the best of clowning, circus, and all forms of street art.
g July 18-21 q Prague – various venues w praguefestival.cz/folklore The 13th edition of the most popular folk dance event in Central Europe. Dozens of music and dance groups from all over Europe, Africa, and Asia will be in attendance.
Prague Pride g August 5-11 q Prague – various venues w praguepride.cz Europe’s largest LGBT festival provides space for meetups between the heterosexual majority and the minority commu-
g Aug. 31-Sept. 1 q Troja Chateau Gardens, U Trojského zámku 1, Prague 7 – Troja w foodparade.cz Throughout the day you can enjoy the offerings of great restaurants, take part in fun workshops and cooking shows, learn to grill in the grill & bbq area, or simply relax on a picnic blanket with a glass of something tasty.
Other Events MINT Market Prague g June 7 & 8 q Karlovo náměstí square, Prague 2 – New Town w mintmarket.cz A variety of Czech and foreign designers will present and sell their wares in the park at Karlovo Square. Over a hundred brands of fresh fashion, jewellery, design, and culinary delicacies will be available. The programme also features live music. Free entry.
Prague Vineyards 2019 g June 8 & 9 q Prague – various venues w prazskevinice.cz Municipal and private vineyards open their gates for this project, the aim of which is to raise awareness of Prague’s vineyards, their past, and how they look today. An equally important aspect is the promotion of excellence and authenticity of wines from the capital city.
Mark Knopfler
g ends June 16 q Žižkostel, náměstí Barikád 1, Prague 3 – Žižkov w vysehrani.cz After many years, the multi-genre festival of theatre and music is moving to the community centre in Žižkov. This doesn’t change the fact, however, that the popular event always serves up a high-quality, relaxed serving of summer culture.
g June 12-26 q Náplavka – Hořejší nábřeží embankment, Prague 5 – Smíchov w festivalarena.cz The Forman Brothers Theatre festival features regular performances produced by the famous siblings, as well as performances by street artists, acrobats, and other artists that Petr and Matěj met during their travels around the world.
Foodparade
Def Leppard & Whitesnake
Prague Rocks 2019 / Kiss – ZZ Top
g June 5 & 6 q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w fok.cz Trumpet gems, including George Gershwin’s Summertime and Cuban Overture, as performed by ten-time Grammy Awardwinning Cuban trumpeter, pianist, and composer Arturo Sandoval. The Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK will accompany him.
g Aug. 24-25 q Vyšehrad, V Pevnosti 159/5b, Prague 2 – Vyšehrad w cajomirfest.cz European meetup of tea professionals, laymen, and enthusiasts. The Old Burgraviate transforms into one big tea village with dozens of tea shops and a market.
Other Musical Genres g June 17 q O2 Arena, Českomoravská 1, Prague 9 – Vysočany w o2arena.cz British cult group Def Leppard with their guest Whitesnake will get rock lovers’ heads banging. They’ll play songs from their latest album as well as the greatest hits from their over 40 years of existence.
Czech Derby
g June 13-23 q Svoboda Park, Dolákova 555/1, Prague 8 – Bohnice w prague2019.com For the first time, a European country – the Czech Republic – will host the men’s softball world championships. The world championship has always been held outside Europe, but the Czech Republic, the most successful European softball country, beat out stiff competition by the United States to earn the right to host the event.
French Market on Kampa
Prague Spring 2019: Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse
International Organ Festival
g June 2 q Prague Exhibition Grounds, Prague 7 – Holešovice w pragueicecreamfestival.cz A festival of all kinds of ice cream. Taste all sorts of icy delicacies: gelato, soft-serve ice cream, frozen yoghurt, ice rolls, sorbets, vegan ice cream, organic ice cream...
g June 14 & 15 q Náplavka – Rašínovo nábřeží embankment, Prague 2 – New Town w pivonanaplavce.cz Mini, micro, and flying (or nomadic) breweries come to Prague to present their best specialities. You’ll also find culinary delights and a music programme.
Classical Music
g July 11-Aug. 6 q Prague – various venues w letnislavnosti.cz The Jubilee 20 th edition of the international festival of old music will focus primarily on France and Spain. This year’s festival also features two unique musical and dance performances.
Summer Festivities of Early Music
Prague Ice Cream Festival
Beer at Náplavka
g July 9 q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky square 1, Prague 7 – Old Town w fok.cz American soprano Renée Fleming returns to the Prague Symphony to commemorate Václav Havel and the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. The concert will feature not only arias from operettas and operas but also famous musical songs. One of Leonard Bernstein‘s most prominent students, Elli Jaffe, will conduct.
g Aug. 3 & 4 q Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 – New Town w fiba.basketball/en The 3x3 World Tour – Prague Masters basketball tournament is the best of basketball under the open sky. Three against three, one basket – a competition chock-full of personal battles that has garnered fans all over the world. Free entry.
g June 3 q Municipal House – Smetana Hall, náměstí Republiky square 5, Prague 1 – Old Town w festival.cz According to many reviewers, the Toulouse Orchestra embodies the French ideal of orchestral sound. Hear for yourself at their grand concert, part of the International Prague Spring International Music Festival, under the baton of principal conductor Tugan Sokhiev. The program includes works by Borodin, Ibert, and Tchaikovsky.
g Aug. 15-Sept. 1 q Letná Park, Prague 7 – Holešovice w letniletna.cz Unique performances by global new circus stars, the most extensive presentation of local ensembles, clowning, a musical programme, film screenings, workshops, discussions, exhibitions, and a broad array of events for children - all this and much more at the Letní Letná Festival.
Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK and Renée Fleming
FIBA 3x3 WORLD TOUR Prague 2019
g June 21-July 16 q Prague – various venues w pragueproms.cz A perfectly spicy mixture of jazz and classics. At the festival, you‘ll see stars of the first magnitude, such as Ramón Vargas and Carl Davis, as well as a multitude of other illustrious names and orchestras.
Kája Saudek: From A to Z g ends Sept. 29 q Galerie Tančící dům (Dancing House Gallery), Jiráskovo náměstí square 6, Prague 2 – New Town w galerietancicidum.cz On display are several hundred original paintings by the king of Czech comics, including many that have never before been exhibited. Also on view are works of classic comic art, posters for the biggest blockbuster movies, and never-before-exhibited erotic works that were discovered in Saudek’s estate.
g Aug. 3 & 4q Prague White Water Centre, Vodácká 789/8, Prague 7 – Troja w praguewhitewater.cz After a successful first year, this top-level international water slalom competition returns to Prague’s Troja. The starting line-up awaits you on the water and an exciting accompanying programme will take place on shore.
Prague Proms 2019
Letní (Summer) Letná
Czech Philharmonic & Franz Welser-Möst
Jaroslava Tajanovská © Pavel Hejný
Impressionism From Dawn to Dusk. Slovenian Art 1870-1930
Culinary Events
g July 7 & 8 q Prague Letňany Airport, Hůlkova 1075/35, Prague 9 – Letňany w prague.eu Currently, there’s probably no better-selling artist than global megastar Ed Sheeran. Live concerts by this fresh recipient of the Order of the British Empire, four-time Grammy Award winner and five-time winner of the BRIT Awards are among the world’s most sought-after tickets.
Hozier g Aug. 27 q Forum Karlín, Pernerova 53, Prague 8 – Karlín w forumkarlin.cz Hozier’s hit Take Me to Church was impossible to avoid. The somewhat dark song, blending elements of blues, gospel, rock, and pop, streamed from radios everywhere and climbed the charts in many countries. Its author, a charismatic Irish singer and musician, will perform for the first time in the Czech Republic and introduce his new album, Wasteland, Baby!
Velvet Voices in the Wallenstein Garden g Aug. 28 q Wallenstein Garden, Letenská, Prague 1 – Lesser Town w fok.cz A somewhat unusual concert that will serve as the prelude to the Prague Symphony Orchestra’s new season as well as a musical celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution featuring artists of various genres. Free entry.
Photo: St Claire´s Vineyard of Prague Botanical Garden
g May 31-June 1 q Prague – various venues w unitedislands.cz A multi-genre outdoor festival that isn’t afraid to seek out new musical trends and talent, now traditionally takes place in the streets of Karlin. Free entry.
nity. The highlight of the festival week full of cultural and social events is the rainbow parade that passes through Prague on Saturday, August 10 th.
Cirque Alfonse – Tabarnak © Audric Gagnon, Letní Letná
United Islands of Prague
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Music Festivals
Ivan Grohar (1867–1911), Senoseč (Haymaking), 1902, oil on canvas, 133,5 × 107,5 cm, Ljubljana’s Museum and Galleries
We’ve put together a selection of the most exciting events that will take place this summer in Prague. You’ll find dozens of others on our website at w prague.eu, as well as details regarding programmes, tickets, and more.
Czech Darts Open
g ends Sept. 15 q Museum of Decorative Arts (Uměleckoprůmyslové museum), 17. listopadu 2, Prague 2 – Old Town w upm.cz Personal story of husband and wife Zika and Lida Ascher, who left Czechoslovakia before the outbreak of World War 2 and built a textile empire in England that supplied fabrics to the leading fashion houses of the French haute-couture (Dior, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent).
Epoque Quartet © Jan Přerovský, Prague Proms o. p. s.
Calendar of Events
The Mad Silkman Zika & Lída Ascher: Textiles & Fashion
Don Giovanni g June 17 & 30 q Estates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo), Železná Street, Prague 1 – New Town w narodni-divadlo.cz Don Giovanni, the Estates Theatre, and the long tradition of Mozart are a source of great pride in Prague’s cultural history. The opera is staged in the original Italian with Czech and English subtitles.
Summer Holidays Dyzajn Market g Aug. 3 & 4 q náměstí Václava Havla square, Národní 1, Prague 1 – New Town w dyzajnmarket.com Art, jewellery, fashion, accessories, affordable design, culture, music, good food, a great atmosphere, friendly environment...a sales exhibition of work by Czech and international designers traditionally held outdoors. The event is free of charge and wheelchair-accessible.
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With Prague City Tourism maps and guides, you’ll feel right at home in Prague. Prague A city of magic and romance, a gem of architecture down the centuries; full of captivating ambience, resounding with the melodies of great composers, but also a modern metropolis pulsating with life; Prague is all these, one of the finest cities in the world. In 1992 its historical centre was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Area: 496 km2 Population: 1,290,000 Geographical location: 50° 05‘ 19‘‘ North, 14° 25‘ 17‘‘ East, 235 m above sea level (avg.) Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1) – CET daylight saving time +1 (GMT +2) Climate: Central European, temperate with 4 seasons Vltava River flows through the city for 31 km, widest point 330 m Historical centre: Prague Castle (Hradčany), Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Old Town (Staré Město), New Town (Nové Město) and Vyšehrad
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Clementinum q Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1 w www.klementinum.com An extensive complex, originally a Jesuit College. The guided tour includes the Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library Hall. The Mirrored Chapel distinctively beset with mirrors is used as a concert hall. C3 The Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) q Červená st., Prague 1 w www.kehilaprag.cz Among the oldest and most valuable European and World Jewish monuments, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The early Gothic, late 13th century building is still the temple for Prague’s Jewish community. D2
Public transport w www.dpp.cz z +420 296 19 18 17 Tourist passes for 24 (t CZK 110) or 72 hours (t CZK 310) Municipal Health centre Prague (Městská poliklinika Praha) q Spálená 12, Prague 1 z +420 222 924 295 D3 24 hour Pharmacy q Palackého 5, Prague 1 z +420 224 946 982 D3 Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); 1 euro = approx. 26 CZK coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 CZK banknotes: 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 CZK p Most shops, restaurants, hotels and other services accept major international payment cards. Cash available via a dense network of ATMs. Main Post Office q Jindřišská 14, Prague 1 z +420 954 211 000 w www.ceskaposta.cz daily 2:00–24:00 D3 Public toilets – in all Metro stations, usual opening hours: Mon–Fri 6:00–21:00, Sat–Sun 8:00–20:00, longer at central and connecting stations.
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Clementinum q Mariánské náměstí 5, Prague 1 w www.klementinum.com An extensive complex, originally a Jesuit College. The guided tour includes the Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library Hall. The Mirrored Chapel distinctively beset with mirrors is used as a concert hall. C3 The Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) q Červená st., Prague 1 w www.kehilaprag.cz Among the oldest and most valuable European and World Jewish monuments, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The early Gothic, late 13th century building is still the temple for Prague’s Jewish community. D2
Prague’s Parks and Gardens
The National Gallery in Prague (Národní galerie v Praze):
Prague Castle Gardens (Zahrady Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle, Prague 1 w www.hrad.cz Historically most notable is the Royal Garden from 1534, with its singing fountain, which belongs among the finest Renaissance water fountains in Europe. From the Southern gardens, stretching beneath the Castle frontage, you get breathtaking views over Prague’s historical centre. C2
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2 Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Klášter sv. Anežky České) q U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1 Showing: Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550 D2
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The Palace Gardens under Prague Castle (Palácové zahrady pod Pražským hradem) q Valdštejnská 12 – 14, Prague 1 w www.palacove-zahrady.cz On the southern slopes below Prague Castle is a showpiece complex of interrelated historical gardens with rich architectural decor, lookout terraces and pavilions set among the vegetation to charming effect. C2 Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) q Letenská st., Prague 1 A geometrically set out early Baroque garden with monumental sala terrena and artificial grotto with a distinctive atmosphere. Free ranging peacocks accompany your walk. C2
Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada) q Karmelitská 25, Prague 1 w www.vrtbovska.cz One of the most important and finest Baroque gardens, though compact, architecturally original on its awkward slope, with sculptural artistic merit that makes it a garden of European importance. C3 Vojanovy sady gardens q U Lužického semináře 17, Prague 1 A little mysterious and unjustly overlooked. The pensiveness of Vojanovy sady has lingered since the Middle Ages, when it was a monastery garden. C3
Petřín park (Petřínské sady) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague. Atop stands Petřín lookout tower, which offers an enchanting view of the whole city. C3/B3
Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 15, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall C2
Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The Baroque in Bohemia (till August 2018) C3
Salm Palace (Salmovský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The TBA21 Contemporary Arts Centre (from 6 Jun 2018) C3 Kinský Palace (Palác Kinských) q Staroměstské nám. 12, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
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Troja Chateau (Trojský zámek) q U Trojského zámku 4/1, Prague 7 Showing: The architecture and decor of Chateau Troja C1
Bílek Villa q Mickiewiczova 1, Prague 6 Showing: The Studio of František Bílek, Czech symbolist sculptor and graphic artist C2
1 Jan – New Year’s Day, Czech State Day Good Friday and Easter Monday (moveable feast) 1 May – Labour Day 8 May – Victory Day 5 July – Day of the Slavic missionaries Cyril & Methodius 6 July – Master John Hus Immolation Day 28 Sept – Czech Statehood Day 28 Oct – Czechoslovak State Inception Day 17 Nov – Freedom and Democracy Day 24 Dec – Christmas Eve 25 Dec – Christmas Day 26 Dec – St Stephen’s Day
Top Prague Sights
Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) q Prague 1 – Hradčany w www.hrad.cz The Prague Castle panorama is one of the most impressive anywhere. One of the largest castle complexes in the world, with historical palaces, church buildings, extensive gardens and picturesque vistas. Prague Castle has for over a thousand years symbolized Czech statehood. Most notable is the Gothic Cathedral of Sts Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert (1344). C2
Prague’s Parks and Gardens
The National Gallery in Prague (Národní galerie v Praze):
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 Showing: The Arts in Czechoslovakia 1918–1989 (from 28 Oct 2018) D2 Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Klášter sv. Anežky České) q U Milosrdných 17, Prague 1 Showing: Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550 D2
Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The Baroque in Bohemia (till August 2018) C3 Salm Palace (Salmovský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 2, Prague 1 Showing: The TBA21 Contemporary Arts Centre (from 6 Jun 2018) C3 Kinský Palace (Palác Kinských) q Staroměstské nám. 12, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
Petřín park (Petřínské sady) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague. Atop stands Petřín lookout tower, which offers an enchanting view of the whole city. C3/B3
The Prague City Gallery (Galerie hlavního města Prahy):
Troja Chateau (Trojský zámek) q U Trojského zámku 4/1, Prague 7 Showing: The architecture and decor of Chateau Troja C1 Bílek Villa q Mickiewiczova 1, Prague 6 Showing: The Studio of František Bílek, Czech symbolist sculptor and graphic artist C2
Modern architecture
Prague ferryboats Prague ferries are the greatest way to cross between Prague’s right and left banks. From April to October, and normal Public transport (MHD) tickets apply. More information at w www.dpp.cz or w www.ropid.cz. Vltava River Islands By the waterside you can also enjoy any of Prague’s islands. Kampa q Prague 1 – an island between the main course of the Vltava River and its Čertovka offshoot, one of the most romantic and lovely places in Prague C3
Prague attractions Prague Zoo (Zoologická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q U Trojského zámku 3, Prague 7 w www.zoopraha.cz Thanks to its prime location Prague Zoo belongs among the loveliest zoos in the world. This beautiful stretch of the outdoors with its animal inhabitants is apt for all generations of visitors. C1
Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q Trojská 196, Prague 7 w www.botanicka.cz The garden offers almost 30 hectares of landscaped areas, including the Fata Morgana tropical greenhouse exhibit, letting you enjoy a trip to the tropics at any time of the year. C1 Aquapalace Prague q Pražská 138, Průhonice – Čestlice w www.aquapalace.cz The biggest entertainment aqua park in Central Europe, where you’ll enjoy memorable moments in this singular sports and leisure complex awash with aquatic attractions.
Petřín Funicular (Lanová dráha na Petřín) q Újezd, Prague 1 w www.dpp.cz A popular funicular railway running since 1891. It is integrated into the public transport network and takes you to the top of Petřín Hill. C3
Rieger’s park (Riegrovy sady) q Prague 2 – Vinohrady This park, over a hundred years old, has many half-hid nooks, wooded glades, open leas and uncommon vistas of Prague. E3/D3
Mirror labyrinth at Petřín (Zrcadlové bludiště) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz From the outside it looks like a mini castle, inside, instead of secret passages you’ll meet a maze of mirrors. Spontaneous children’s laughter echoes in the Hall of laughter, with its distorting mirrors. C3
Vyšehrad park (Vyšehradské sady) q Prague 2 – Vyšehrad A magical place of myths and legends, with romantic hideaways and beautiful vistas of the Vltava River. D4 Royal Park (Královská obora) – Stromovka q Prague 7 – Bubeneč The sprawling park covers an area of 95 ha in close proximity to Holešovice Exhibition grounds. It is the ideal place for romantic walks, picnics, sport and leisure. D1,D2/C1,C2
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Letná park (Letenské sady) q Prague 7 – Holešovice An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature trees and a varied mix of tree species and a long plane-tree avenue, providing a nice place to sit and great city views. D2/C2
Prague’s Riverbanks (Náplavky) w www.prazskenaplavky.cz Prague’s riverbanks are some of its favourite promenades, and during the summer they become the centres of Prague’s cultural life and leisure-time activities.
Sightseeing cruises River Cruises offer an unforgettable view of the historic centre of Prague and many novel experiences.
The National Museum historical building (Historická budova Národního muzea) q Václavské náměstí 68, Prague 1 Closed for refurbishment until 28 Oct 2018 D3
Rental boats and pedalos Popular pedalos or boats are an interesting and romantic alternative way to spend summer leisure time in Prague.
Museum & Galleries
The National Museum (Národní muzeum):
p For other National Museum exhibits, see w www.nm.cz The City of Prague Museum (Muzeum hlavního města Prahy) q Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8 w www.muzeumprahy.cz Showing: The Langweil model of Prague, the history of Prague from prehistory to the Middle Ages and the present day D2
Our TICs, located at key places in the historical centre and at the international airport, serve to advise you about Prague, with informative brochures and maps (free of charge) and a wide range of tourism-oriented services, such as tourist benefit cards, accommodation, public transport travel, admission tickets to cultural events etc. Open daily. Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice) q Staroměstské náměstí 1 D3 Rytířská 12 q corner of Na Můstku street D3 Wenceslas square (upper part) q corner of Štěpánská street D3 Václav Havel Airport Prague q Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 z +420 221 714 714 f tourinfo@prague.eu
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The House at the Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu) q Týnská 6, Prague 1 Showing: Prague under Charles IV (a burgeoning European Medieval City) D3 Museum Kampa q U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 w www.museumkampa.cz Showing: A collection of Central European modern art and artworks by pioneering abstract painter František Kupka, and Czech Cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund. C3
Evropská vodní doprava – Prague Boats q Čechův bridge wharf, w www.evd.cz D2 Prague Prague
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Prague ferry steamers (Parníky Praha) q Dvořákovo embankment, Na Františku w www.parniky-praha.eu D2 Jazzboat q Čechův bridge wharf w www.jazzboat.cz – an exceptional floating jazz club D2
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Venice (Pražské Benátky) q Judita, Čertovka, Mánes and Four Seasons wharfs w www.prazskebenatky.cz C3;C3;C2 and C3
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The Prague Steamboat Company (Pražská paroplavební společnost) q Rašínovo embankment and Čechův bridge wharf w www.paroplavba.cz – also trips to the ZOO (April – September) C3;D2
Jewish Museum in Prague (Židovské muzeum v Praze) q Maiselova 15, Prague 1 w www.jewishmuseum.cz One of the oldest and continuously run Jewish museums in the world, documenting the history, traditions and customs of the Jewish population in the Czech lands. Also under the Museum’s care are: The Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý židovský hřbitov), Spanish synagogue (Španělská synagoga), Pinkas synagogue (Pinkasova synagoga), Ceremonial Hall (Obřadní síň), Maisel synagogue (Maiselova synagoga), Klausen synagogue (Klausová synagoga), and the Robert Guttmann Gallery. D2
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Historical Tram Line No. 41 From the Holešovice exhibition grounds or the Střešovice yard, at weekends from April to November, the historical tram sets off on its regular route through the city centre. D2 Experiential tours You don’t have to explore the charm of Prague on foot. What not try a fairytale carriage, a vintage car, an ecotrain or a scenic balloon flight? There are plenty of options. For more information, please visit our Tourist Information and Visitor Centres.
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The National Museum new building (Nová budova Národního muzea) q Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 Showing: “Noah’s Ark” natural history exposition D3 Czech Museum of Music (České muzeum hudby) q Karmelitská 2/4, Prague 1 Showing: Man – Instrument – Music (400 historical musical instruments, incl. the pianoforte played by W. A. Mozart) C3 Lapidary (Lapidárium) q Výstaviště 422, Prague 7 Showing: The monuments of stone carving in Bohemia, 11–19th centuries D1
Žižkov TV tower (Žižkovská televizní věž) q Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 w www.towerpark.cz Without a doubt towering over Prague at 216 m, the tallest building in the city. Climbing the tower’s exterior are 10 giant baby statues by David Černý. E3
Střelecký Island (Střelecký ostrov) q Prague 1 – a cosy place shaded by ancient trees, captures the atmosphere of old times with uncommon views of Prague C3
House of Photography (Dům fotografie) q Revoluční 5, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D2
The Strahov picture gallery (Strahovská obrazárna) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz Showing: A collection of Czech and European art from Gothic to romanticism B3 DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art q Poupětova 1, Prague 7 w www.dox.cz Presenting contemporary art, architecture and design E1
Franciscan garden (Františkánská zahrada) q Jungmannovo náměstí, Prague 1 The cosy green nook in the heart of the city invites you to stop and take a breath when walking around Prague. The local herbaceous beds are a treat. D3
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně) q náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Prague 3 w www.srdcepane.cz The prime 20th century Czech sacral building by the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The distinctive and monumental edifice is inspired by ancient Christian designs. E3 House at the Black Madonna (Dům U Černé Matky Boží) q Ovocný trh 19, Prague 1 w www.upm.cz The pinnacle of Czech Cubist architecture, exceptional for its façade and Cubist layout design, which goes right into the interior. Also houses a permanent exhibition of Czech Cubism. D3
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 w www.ngprague.cz Once the largest building of its kind in the world, the first functionalist building in Prague, impressively sized at 140 x 75 m. Today it holds the National Gallery’s modern art collections. D2
Slovanský Island (Slovanský ostrov) q Prague 1 – the one island on the Vltava River with a signifi cant park, with its showy neo-Renaissance Žofín palace C3
The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu) q Staroměstské náměstí 13, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 Municipal Library (2nd floor) q Mariánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3
p More information at w www.ghmp.cz Picture Gallery of Prague Castle (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle – II. nádvoří, Prague 1 w www.kulturanahrade.cz Showing: Paintings from the Castle collections C2
Powder Tower (Prašná brána) q Na Příkopě, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz A landmark of late Gothic Prague, the start of the so-called Royal route to Prague Castle. It used to be a gunpowder warehouse. D3
Vyšehrad – V Pevnosti, Prague 2 w www.praha-vysehrad.cz According to ancient legend the oldest seat of Czech princes, in fact the fortress dates back to the 10th century. Its parks encompass architectural treasures like the Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic church of Sts Peter and Paul, the National Cemetery and other places of note. D4
The Dancing House (Tančící dům) q Jiráskovo náměstí 6, Prague 2 w www.tancici-dum.cz This exceptional building is a pillar of modern Prague architecture; Inspired by the dancing skill of that famous movie couple – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. C3
Old Town Hall and Horologe (Staroměstská radnice s orlojem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.prague.eu/oldtownhall The Old Town Hall dates from 1338, presiding over the Old Town. The oldest Gothic part of the complex is the tower and the oriel chapel, as well as the medieval horologe, where every hour between 9:00–23:00 the 12 Apostles are to be seen. D3 The Church of Our Lady Victorious – ‘Child of Prague’ (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné – Pražské Jezulátko) q Karmelitská 9, Prague 1 w www.pragjesu.cz An early Baroque church renowned for its Infant Jesus statue from Spain, donated to the Carmelites by Polyxena of Lobkowitz (1628). C3
Loreta q Loretánské náměstí 7, Prague 1 w www.loreta.cz A Marian pilgrimage place with replica Holy House, and the Baroque Church of the Nativity. The so-called Loreto treasure is a set of missal objects, the most famous being the Diamond monstrance. B3/2
Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác) q Hradčanské nám. 15, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall C2
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Vrtba Garden (Vrtbovská zahrada) q Karmelitská 25, Prague 1 w www.vrtbovska.cz One of the most important and finest Baroque gardens, though compact, architecturally original on its awkward slope, with sculptural artistic merit that makes it a garden of European importance. C3 Vojanovy sady gardens q U Lužického semináře 17, Prague 1 A little mysterious and unjustly overlooked. The pensiveness of Vojanovy sady has lingered since the Middle Ages, when it was a monastery garden. C3 The Church of Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.tyn.cz One of the most impressive Gothic sacral buildings in Prague with an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works, e.g. fine altarpieces by Karel Škréta and the tomb of astronomer Tycho Brahe. D3 Municipal House (Obecní dům) q náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 w www.obecnidum.cz Early 20th century Prague Art Nouveau at its best, the work of major artists of the period headed by none less than the renowned painter Alfons Mucha. The Smetana Concert Hall dominates the stunning interior. D3
Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz One of Prague’s unmissable landmarks, built in 1891 as a loose copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on a 1:5 scale. C3
Müller’s villa (Müllerova vila) q Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, Prague 6 w www.muzeumprahy.cz The villa is a world masterpiece of architectural avant-garde. The outside seems curtly functionalist, the internal layout being more remarkable, ‘flowing’ one into another. B2
Charles Bridge (Karlův most) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town, Old Town The oldest and most renowned Prague bridge was built in 1357 by Charles IV. At both ends stand fortified bridge towers – The twin Lesser Town towers and the Old Town tower, which is one of the finest gate towers of Gothic Europe. C3 St Nicholas Church (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) q Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.stnicholas.cz A prime example of Prague Baroque, with distinctive dome and bell tower. The Church is a key part of the panorama, not just the left bank of the Vltava River. While staying in Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ here. C3
Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz The Premonstratensian monastery dates from 1140. Its grounds include the heritage Strahov library and Strahov picture gallery, with remarkable collections of Central European Gothic, Rudolfine, Baroque and Rococo works of art. B3
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Prague ferryboats Prague ferries are the greatest way to cross between Prague’s right and left banks. From April to October, and normal Public transport (MHD) tickets apply. More information at w www.dpp.cz or w www.ropid.cz. Vltava River Islands By the waterside you can also enjoy any of Prague’s islands. Kampa q Prague 1 – an island between the main course of the Vltava River and its Čertovka offshoot, one of the most romantic and lovely places in Prague C3 Slovanský Island (Slovanský ostrov) q Prague 1 – the one island on the Vltava River with a significant park, with its showy neo-Renaissance Žofín palace C3 Střelecký Island (Střelecký ostrov) q Prague 1 – a cosy place shaded by ancient trees, captures the atmosphere of old times with uncommon views of Prague C3
Prague attractions Prague Zoo (Zoologická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q U Trojského zámku 3, Prague 7 w www.zoopraha.cz Thanks to its prime location Prague Zoo belongs among the loveliest zoos in the world. This beautiful stretch of the outdoors with its animal inhabitants is apt for all generations of visitors. C1
The House at the Stone Bell (Dům U Kamenného zvonu) q Staroměstské náměstí 13, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 Municipal Library (2nd floor) q Mariánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D3 House of Photography (Dům fotografie) q Revoluční 5, Prague 1 Exhibition Hall D2
p More information at w www.ghmp.cz
Picture Gallery of Prague Castle (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle – II. nádvoří, Prague 1 w www.kulturanahrade.cz Showing: Paintings from the Castle collections C2
Municipal House (Obecní dům) q náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 w www.obecnidum.cz Early 20th century Prague Art Nouveau at its best, the work of major artists of the period headed by none less than the renowned painter Alfons Mucha. The Smetana Concert Hall dominates the stunning interior. D3
The Strahov picture gallery (Strahovská obrazárna) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz Showing: A collection of Czech and European art from Gothic to romanticism B3
Powder Tower (Prašná brána) q Na Příkopě, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz A landmark of late Gothic Prague, the start of the so-called Royal route to Prague Castle. It used to be a gunpowder warehouse. D3
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Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně) q náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad, Prague 3 w www.srdcepane.cz The prime 20th century Czech sacral building by the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. The distinctive and monumental edifice is inspired by ancient Christian designs. E3 House at the Black Madonna (Dům U Černé Matky Boží) q Ovocný trh 19, Prague 1 w www.upm.cz The pinnacle of Czech Cubist architecture, exceptional for its façade and Cubist layout design, which goes right into the interior. Also houses a permanent exhibition of Czech Cubism. D3
Müller’s villa (Müllerova vila) q Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, Prague 6 w www.muzeumprahy.cz The villa is a world masterpiece of architectural avant-garde. The outside seems curtly functionalist, the internal layout being more remarkable, ‘flowing’ one into another. B2 The Dancing House (Tančící dům) q Jiráskovo náměstí 6, Prague 2 w www.tancici-dum.cz This exceptional building is a pillar of modern Prague architecture; Inspired by the dancing skill of that famous movie couple – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. C3
DOX – Centre for Contemporary Art q Poupětova 1, Prague 7 w www.dox.cz Presenting contemporary art, architecture and design E1
Franciscan garden (Františkánská zahrada) q Jungmannovo náměstí, Prague 1 The cosy green nook in the heart of the city invites you to stop and take a breath when walking around Prague. The local herbaceous beds are a treat. D3 Rieger’s park (Riegrovy sady) q Prague 2 – Vinohrady This park, over a hundred years old, has many half-hid nooks, wooded glades, open leas and uncommon vistas of Prague. E3/D3 Vyšehrad park (Vyšehradské sady) q Prague 2 – Vyšehrad A magical place of myths and legends, with romantic hideaways and beautiful vistas of the Vltava River. D4
Royal Park (Královská obora) – Stromovka q Prague 7 – Bubeneč The sprawling park covers an area of 95 ha in close proximity to Holešovice Exhibition grounds. It is the ideal place for romantic walks, picnics, sport and leisure. D1,D2/C1,C2
Letná park (Letenské sady) q Prague 7 – Holešovice An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature trees and a varied mix of tree species and a long plane-tree avenue, providing a nice place to sit and great city views. D2/C2
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Prague’s Riverbanks (Náplavky) w www.prazskenaplavky.cz Prague’s riverbanks are some of its favourite promenades, and during the summer they become the centres of Prague’s cultural life and leisure-time activities.
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The National Museum historical building (Historická budova Národního muzea) q Václavské náměstí 68, Prague 1 Closed for refurbishment until 28 Oct 2018 D3
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The National Museum new building (Nová budova Národního muzea) q Vinohradská 1, Prague 1 Showing: “Noah’s Ark” natural history exposition D3
Czech Museum of Music (České muzeum hudby) q Karmelitská 2/4, Prague 1 Showing: Man – Instrument – Music (400 historical musical instruments, incl. the pianoforte played by W. A. Mozart) C3
Lapidary (Lapidárium) q Výstaviště 422, Prague 7 Showing: The monuments of stone carving in Bohemia, 11–19th centuries D1 p For other National Museum exhibits, see w www.nm.cz
The City of Prague Museum (Muzeum hlavního města Prahy) q Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8 w www.muzeumprahy.cz Showing: The Langweil model of Prague, the history of Prague from prehistory to the Middle Ages and the present day D2
The House at the Golden Ring (Dům U Zlatého prstenu) q Týnská 6, Prague 1 Showing: Prague under Charles IV (a burgeoning European Medieval City) D3
Veletržní Palace (Veletržní palác) q Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7 w www.ngprague.cz Once the largest building of its kind in the world, the first functionalist building in Prague, impressively sized at 140 x 75 m. Today it holds the National Gallery’s modern art collections. D2
Prague Castle Gardens (Zahrady Pražského hradu) q Prague Castle, Prague 1 w www.hrad.cz Historically most notable is the Royal Garden from 1534, with its singing fountain, which belongs among the finest Renaissance water fountains in Europe. From the Southern gardens, stretching beneath the Castle frontage, you get breathtaking views over Prague’s historical centre. C2 The Palace Gardens under Prague Castle (Palácové zahrady pod Pražským hradem) q Valdštejnská 12 – 14, Prague 1 w www.palacove-zahrady.cz On the southern slopes below Prague Castle is a showpiece complex of interrelated historical gardens with rich architectural decor, lookout terraces and pavilions set among the vegetation to charming effect. C2 Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) q Letenská st., Prague 1 A geometrically set out early Baroque garden with monumental sala terrena and artificial grotto with a distinctive atmosphere. Free ranging peacocks accompany your walk. C2
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The Church of Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.tyn.cz One of the most impressive Gothic sacral buildings in Prague with an extensive gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early Baroque works, e.g. fine altarpieces by Karel Škréta and the tomb of astronomer Tycho Brahe. D3
Museum Kampa q U Sovových mlýnů 2, Prague 1 w www.museumkampa.cz Showing: A collection of Central European modern art and artworks by pioneering abstract painter František Kupka, and Czech Cubist sculptor Otto Gutfreund. C3
Jewish Museum in Prague (Židovské muzeum v Praze) q Maiselova 15, Prague 1 w www.jewishmuseum.cz One of the oldest and continuously run Jewish museums in the world, documenting the history, traditions and customs of the Jewish population in the Czech lands. Also under the Museum’s care are: The Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý židovský hřbitov), Spanish synagogue (Španělská synagoga), Pinkas synagogue (Pinkasova synagoga), Ceremonial Hall (Obřadní síň), Maisel synagogue (Maiselova synagoga), Klausen synagogue (Klausová synagoga), and the Robert Guttmann Gallery. D2
The Prague Steamboat Company (Pražská paroplavební společnost) q Rašínovo embankment and Čechův bridge wharf w www.paroplavba.cz – also trips to the ZOO (April – September) C3;D2 Evropská vodní doprava – Prague Boats q Čechův bridge wharf, w www.evd.cz D2
Prague Venice (Pražské Benátky) q Judita, Čertovka, Mánes and Four Seasons wharfs w www.prazskebenatky.cz C3;C3;C2 and C3 Prague ferry steamers (Parníky Praha) q Dvořákovo embankment, Na Františku w www.parniky-praha.eu D2
Jazzboat q Čechův bridge wharf w www.jazzboat.cz – an exceptional floating jazz club D2
Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada hl. m. Prahy) q Trojská 196, Prague 7 w www.botanicka.cz The garden offers almost 30 hectares of landscaped areas, including the Fata Morgana tropical greenhouse exhibit, letting you enjoy a trip to the tropics at any time of the year. C1
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Žižkov TV tower (Žižkovská televizní věž) q Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 w www.towerpark.cz Without a doubt towering over Prague at 216 m, the tallest building in the city. Climbing the tower’s exterior are 10 giant baby statues by David Černý. E3
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Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz One of Prague’s unmissable landmarks, built in 1891 as a loose copy of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on a 1:5 scale. C3
Aquapalace Prague q Pražská 138, Průhonice – Čestlice w www.aquapalace.cz The biggest entertainment aqua park in Central Europe, where you’ll enjoy memorable moments in this singular sports and leisure complex awash with aquatic attractions.
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Vyšehrad – V Pevnosti, Prague 2 w www.praha-vysehrad.cz According to ancient legend the oldest seat of Czech princes, in fact the fortress dates back to the 10th century. Its parks encompass architectural treasures like the Romanesque Rotunda of St Martin, the neo-Gothic church of Sts Peter and Paul, the National Cemetery and other places of note. D4
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Petřín Funicular (Lanová dráha na Petřín) q Újezd, Prague 1 w www.dpp.cz A popular funicular railway running since 1891. It is integrated into the public transport network and takes you to the top of Petřín Hill. C3 Mirror labyrinth at Petřín (Zrcadlové bludiště) q Petřínské sady, Prague 1 w www.muzeumprahy.cz From the outside it looks like a mini castle, inside, instead of secret passages you’ll meet a maze of mirrors. Spontaneous children’s laughter echoes in the Hall of laughter, with its distorting mirrors. C3 Historical Tram Line No. 41 From the Holešovice exhibition grounds or the Střešovice yard, at weekends from April to November, the historical tram sets off on its regular route through the city centre. D2 Experiential tours You don’t have to explore the charm of Prague on foot. What not try a fairytale carriage, a vintage car, an ecotrain or a scenic balloon flight? There are plenty of options. For more information, please visit our Tourist Information and Visitor Centres.
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Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) q Prague 1 – Hradčany w www.hrad.cz The Prague Castle panorama is one of the most impressive anywhere. One of the largest castle complexes in the world, with historical palaces, church buildings, extensive gardens and picturesque vistas. Prague Castle has for over a thousand years symbolized Czech statehood. Most notable is the Gothic Cathedral of Sts Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert (1344). C2
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Charles Bridge (Karlův most) q Prague 1 – Lesser Town, Old Town The oldest and most renowned Prague bridge was built in 1357 by Charles IV. At both ends stand fortified bridge towers – The twin Lesser Town towers and the Old Town tower, which is one of the finest gate towers of Gothic Europe. C3
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St Nicholas Church (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) q Malostranské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.stnicholas.cz A prime example of Prague Baroque, with distinctive dome and bell tower. The Church is a key part of the panorama, not just the left bank of the Vltava River. While staying in Prague, W. A. Mozart played the organ here. C3
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Old Town Hall and Horologe (Staroměstská radnice s orlojem) q Staroměstské náměstí, Prague 1 w www.prague.eu/oldtownhall The Old Town Hall dates from 1338, presiding over the Old Town. The oldest Gothic part of the complex is the tower and the oriel chapel, as well as the medieval horologe, where every hour between 9:00–23:00 the 12 Apostles are to be seen. D3
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The Church of Our Lady Victorious – ‘Child of Prague’ (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné – Pražské Jezulátko) q Karmelitská 9, Prague 1 w www.pragjesu.cz An early Baroque church renowned for its Infant Jesus statue from Spain, donated to the Carmelites by Polyxena of Lobkowitz (1628). C3
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Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) q Strahovské nádvoří 1, Prague 1 w www.strahovskyklaster.cz The Premonstratensian monastery dates from 1140. Its grounds include the heritage Strahov library and Strahov picture gallery, with remarkable collections of Central European Gothic, Rudolfine, Baroque and Rococo works of art. B3
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Loreta q Loretánské náměstí 7, Prague 1 w www.loreta.cz A Marian pilgrimage place with replica Holy House, and the Baroque Church of the Nativity. The so-called Loreto treasure is a set of missal objects, the most famous being the Diamond monstrance. B3/2
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Area: 496 km2 Population: 1,290,000 Geographical location: 50° 05‘ 19‘‘ North, 14° 25‘ 17‘‘ East, 235 m above sea level (avg.) Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1) – CET daylight saving time +1 (GMT +2) Climate: Central European, temperate with 4 seasons Vltava River flows through the city for 31 km, widest point 330 m Historical centre: Prague Castle (Hradčany), Lesser Town (Malá Strana), Old Town (Staré Město), New Town (Nové Město) and Vyšehrad
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